A court has ruled in favor of TVJ Productions, Inc. in its defamation case against former Eat Bulaga! host Anjo Yllana, ordering him to pay P3.5 million in damages and issuing a permanent injunction against any future statements about the noontime show on social media.
Case Background
The case stemmed from allegedly malicious statements made by Anjo Yllana against the hosts of the long-running noontime show, which were posted on social media last year. TVJ Productions, the producer of Eat Bulaga!, filed the suit claiming that the statements harmed the reputation of the program and its hosts.
Court Decision
The court ordered Anjo to pay P3.5 million in damages for harming the reputation of TVJ Productions and Eat Bulaga. Additionally, the court issued a permanent injunction prohibiting Anjo from posting, sharing, broadcasting, or uploading any statements about Eat Bulaga on any social media or digital platform. According to the court, the right to freedom of speech does not give anyone a license to damage another person’s reputation.
Reaction from TVJ Productions
Following the ruling, TVJ Productions released an official statement, saying: “This victory is a defense of the integrity of Eat Bulaga, its hosts and the trust that generations of viewers have placed in the program.” The company emphasized that the decision upholds the standards of responsible speech and protects the program's legacy.
